Eric Lamar Holloway, a 27-year-old man from Pasadena, California, was tragically shot and killed on August 7, 2017. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning near Maple Avenue and Catalina Avenue. Pasadena police responded to a call around 3:30 a.m. regarding gunshots and found Holloway lying in the street with a gunshot wound to the head.
He was immediately transported to a hospital but succumbed to his injuries at 5:31 a.m.
The investigation into Holloway's death led to the arrest of Deleon Malik Jackson, a 22-year-old acquaintance of Holloway. Jackson was apprehended later that evening on suspicion of murder. The police indicated that the two men knew each other, but the motive for the shooting remained unclear at the time. Jackson was charged with one count of murder on August 10, 2017, and was scheduled for a preliminary hearing on August 24, 2017.
Further developments in the case revealed that the shooting was not intentional. Jackson admitted to manslaughter, stating that he accidentally shot Holloway while recklessly handling a firearm. The investigation determined that Jackson believed the gun was unloaded when he pulled the trigger. He was initially charged with murder, but the charge was later reduced to involuntary manslaughter. Jackson was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading no contest to the lesser charge.
The case highlights the tragic consequences of mishandling firearms and the importance of gun safety. Despite the initial murder charge, the investigation concluded that the shooting was accidental, leading to a reduced sentence for Jackson. The incident left a lasting impact on the community and underscored the need for responsible gun ownership and handling.
